Saturday, November 3, 2012

Hurricane Relief for Hopatcong NJ - the Town New Jersey Forgot

Hopatcong NJ has been without power for six days and running - the shelter at the high school is providing more than 1000 people meals and shelter each night.  Nightly temps have dropped to 30 degrees. Several families have had their homes destroyed and the town's many school children have been displaced by the lack of power and water. No FEMA and No National Guard, yet.  Relief efforts are being organized by Hopatcong, NJ school teachers.  And they need our help!

If you can donate, the Scheinberg Family in Newark, Delaware is collecting donations to drive to the shelter Monday morning. Please reach into your hearts and help!

Water, Coffee, baby diapers, Adult diapers, cell phone chargers, prepackaged foods that don't require cooking, kid friendly foods, coffee, styrofoam cups, fresh fruit, halloween candy, toilet paper, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hot chocolate, wipes, peanut butter, jelly, bread, small toys for the kids who are now calling the shelter home.

AND WE STILL NEED the USE of A SMALL BOX TRUCK DONATED! 

We will make the trip in personal vehicles if no truck is located, but if you think you know someone who can help, please send them my way (302) 494-8076.

We will be accepting donations tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 4 from 2-5 pm at Glasgow Park Pavillion 2.  Note - we are not a non-profit anything - we are just a ragtag group of community members who want to help and know that together we all can.

Delaware was escaped Sandy, especially in New Castle County.  But, the little inland towns of New Jersey that have not been the focus of the massive media offense are in desparate need.  Let's all help Hopatcong!

http://hopatcong-sparta.patch.com/articles/residents-head-to-high-school-to-escape-warzone
http://hopatcong-sparta.patch.com/articles/hurricane-sandy-causing-mounting-power-outages
http://hopatcong-sparta.patch.com/articles/tree-crushes-teen-s-leg-during-sandy-cleanup
http://hopatcong-sparta.patch.com/articles/gas-rationing-to-begin-saturday



 
             

     

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